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Man Assaults Police, Pleads Guilty

By Kevin Wheatley The State Journal

The man caught on tape dragging a Frankfort Police officer during a traffic stop has pleaded guilty to assault and other charges. Russell Wheat, 50, will be sentenced Sept. 2. He faces up to 20 years in prison, but Commonwealth’s Attorney Larry Cleveland recommends four years and will oppose probation, according to the plea agreement.